Another fifteen-minute jersey project--only this time you have to start with a tee from the thrift store. Cut it up the front, and cut off the collar. Trim off the top front corners like you're making a V-neck.
Turn back the whole cut edge, going up from one bottom front edge up and around the neck and down the other side, and stitch down about a 3/4 inch channel.
Then run something through the channel, and cinch. Tighter cinching gives a much different look than looser--and may very well be more flattering than what you see pictured!
I also trimmed about six inches off each sleeve--then I spiral-cut one of the chunks of fabric into my tie and threaded it in with a safety pin.
I love this! I have been looking for an option for my girls to wear over some sun dresses when it is a little chilly. Is there a place that the full pattern is?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
You might be able to google a tutorial, if that's what you mean?
ReplyDeletei've attempted machine sewing with knit but failed miserably. i have a feeling there's a secret to success.. specific needle or tension? would love to know. thanks in advance. ((this shrug is really pretty))
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Anna!
ReplyDeleteI love this simple idea and it is so chic (and practical!)
Cute idea! And it looks good with that dress.
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Sherry, there are a lot of variables at play--you'll need to experiment with tension and stitch length/width on your particular fabric. Cotton jersey is generally pretty easy--if it's not too lightweight. Use a zigzag stitch, and some people insist on a ball-point needle, but I never bother.
ReplyDeleteCute! How deep do you cut the V? and is the original T oversized any?
ReplyDeleteSherry ~ to add to Anna's reply, you may also want to reduce your presser foot pressure, and see if that helps.
I usually stick in a microtex or stretch needle, but, like Anna, I've also had success just using whatever needle is in my machine (I will say that I change my needles frequently, so even if I do a small knit project with a not-for-knit-needle, my needle is still going to be fairly fresh)
If you have trouble with your fabric being eaten by your machine, you can put a tiny scrap of paper under you fabric right at the corner when you begin stitching, then just tear off the paper when you are done.
I hope you don't mind me chiming in. I love sewing knits - mostly because I love wearing them ;-) and I hate to hear that someone is struggling with - and therefore, not sewing with - such comfy fabric....
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Tracy
Tracy, chime in all you want!
ReplyDeleteI cut the shirt straight up the front, then just trim off the corners--you want to be able to turn the edge under around the front curves. The original tee shirt fits through the shoulders and arms--I think you would need that.
And yes, the tissue paper under the foot is a great idea. Especially with thinner knits.